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- 71: Influences of Chinese Culture
- ... trees, rocks, springs and other natural phenomena, which is primarily a form of nature worships, for example Amaterasu the sun spirit. We created the name Shinto for the religion to distinguish it from Confucianism and Buddhism, which had been introduced in China. When Korean introduced Buddhism to our country, a few conflicts occurred between this two religions. Buddhism teaches us that sex, money, fame, in other words material desires would enable us to attain Nirvana or the release from care and pain after death and it gave a strong impulse to the ...
- 72: Reincarnation
- ... its mission or is banished by special rituals which are performed by the Rabby. This belief was most popular in the 16th century. At that period, in some parts, every illness was considered an obsession. Buddhism: Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, renewed reincarnation by stating the possibility of redeeming one's self from the endless circle of reincarnation. Reincarnation is interpreted differently in Buddhism - the Buddhists do not believe there is a soul. They believe that the force which travels from body to body is not an individual self but a stream of energy with out a definite ...
- 73: All An Adventurer Must Know Ab
- ... language, spoken throughout the Kingdom, with some variations in the north and the south. English is widely understood in major cities. Major road and street signs are in English and Thai for convenience. Religion Theravada Buddhism is the State Religion and embraced by 90% of all Thais. Practically all Thai males enter the monkhood once in their life-time to study the teachings of the Lord Buddha. Buddhist 94.82%, Muslim ... dazzling processions, Buddhist devotion, uninhibited merriment or exotic ritual, each affords the visitor pleasant memories and insights into the cultural heritage that makes Thailand Asia's most exotic country. Most festivals are connected either with Buddhism, the annual rice-farming cycle, or commemorations honouring Thai kings. Some occur on fixed dates. Others, particularly those associated with Buddhism, are determined by the lunar calendar. Many merit national holidays. Chronologically, Thailand's major festivals, and events, are as follows: Makha Puja Full-moon day, February National holiday This commemorates the occasion when 1, ...
- 74: Hinduism And Budism
- Hinduism and Buddhism The idea of religare or binding oneself back to ones religion is key to many religions. In Christianity, we bind our selves back to the truth unveiled through scripture, myths, tradition, and the church ... there is never any mention of worship. Also, he refuted the idea that one had to pass through countless rebirths to reach the Brahmin caste before being able to obtain salvation. For this very reason, Buddhism ultimately failed in India, because of the widespread control by the Brahmins. The most challenging concept for the Hindus to except was that the Buddha taught that the soul did not exist. Hindus thought that ... Nirvana. Nirvana occurs when people release their yearning for a false selfhood, which is similar to Hinduism. Paradoxically, as with Hinduism, the act of extinguishing this yearning occurs simultaneously with an enlightenment. Studying Hinduism and Buddhism has been surely an enlightenment for me. To my amazement, Hinduism actually addresses a few questions I have had before. Ive wondered about the way life is connected and how life is a ...
- 75: Henry David Thoreau's Walden
- ... throughout the centuries have continued to reflect religious content. I have also read insightful essays about the hidden Christian Symbolism in A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh. Well, why not the presence of Zen Buddhism within the teachings of Thoreau's Walden? In accordance with the history of literature, one might say "Why not?"; in accordance with Walden's content, I would say, "I couldn't see it being any other way." What is Zen Buddhism anyway? In the book Zen Buddhism, D.T. Suzuki says that "Zen in its essence is the art of seeing into the nature of one's own being, and it points the way from bondage into freedom" (3). In the ...
- 76: Religions' Views on Life After Death
- ... Neanderthals, the early cave dwellers, as a way to identify our first man is that they were not able to talk back to their Creator, worship him, and choose among alternative ideologies (Eerdmans' Handbook 31). Buddhism was founded about 500 B.C. or shortly afterwards. The teacher who founded it was Buddha. The tradition is that he was shocked into seeking the meaning of life by the sight of a leper ... to help fulfill religious duties. Many Christians view Jesus as the type of person who is interested in flowers, animals, and children, not one who is interested in a harsh world of reality (Young 3). Buddhism rejects all the ideas of a supreme being or of a soul or self that is a reflection of the Divine (Haskins 39). Instead, they believe in Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise known as Buddha. Buddha believed ... believe that every aspect of life that was offered to them during their earthly lives will be handed back to them. When they reach heaven is when they will possess their true identity (Young 128). Buddhism teaches that after death, the soul returns to earth in a series of lives (Life Beyond Death 120). Buddhists believe that life was filled with suffering. As long as an individual remains within the ...
- 77: First Civilization Arose In Asia
- ... and unification of their civilizations. In Han China, Confuscianism and Daoism were prevalent and used in fundamentals in government dealings. Religion seemed to play an even more significant role in India and shaped its society. Buddhism and Hinduism originated in India. They were easily absorbed and assimilated among a wide range of beliefs in this extremely diverse subcontinent within Asia. Buddhism proved extremely instrumental in helping foreigners assimilate. Hinduism eventually became the dominant religion in India, while Buddhism dominated in Southeast Asia (Although they had interaction and influence of Hinduism). Indians are still noted for their great mathematical contributions. In fact, our current base-ten system of mathematics that we refer to ...
- 78: China's Influence on Korea
- ... a military colony there. From this outpost, Confucian traditions and Chinese ideas about government, as well as Chinese ideas about government, as well as Chinese writing and framing methods, spread to Korea. Missionaries spread Mahayana Buddhism, which took root among the rulers and nobles. Korean monks then traveled to China and India to learn more about Buddhism. They brought home the arts and the learning of China.. Under the Shilla dynasty, Korea became a tributary state, acknowledging Chinese overlordship but preserving its independence. Koreans also adopted the Confucian emphasis on the family ... to reflect their own system of inherited ranks. In China, even a peasant could win political influence by passing the exam. In Korea, only aristocrats were permitted to take the test. During the Koryo age, Buddhism reached its greatest influence in Korea. Korean scholars wrote histories and poems based on Chinese models, while artists created landscape paintings following Chinese principles. Koreans used woodblock printing from China to produce a flood ...
- 79: On The Chinese Dynasty
- ... seen. I know that he was not telling a lie at all. I am very angry that you did not believe him. I am writing to defend him. There are three Chinese beliefs, which are Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. All beliefs were taught during the same time. Buddhism was taught during 563 to 483 b.c. Buddha came to China in 200 b.c. He believed that suffering and pain was caused by wealth. Daoism was taught during 606 to530 b.c. It ... amazing. There was the paper money. That was part of the currency. The Chinese used it to exchange for goods. The belief system was interesting too. All the beliefs were taught at the same time. Buddhism was taught during 563 to 483 B.C. Buddha came to China in 200 B.C. The dynasties were great as well. There was a dynasty called the Sui Dynasty. This was in power ...
- 80: An Observation Of Sacred Hoops
- ... a little focus, right? So, I began reading the book. To my astonishment, I found the book to be very interesting and read most of it in a single sitting. Using the principles of Zen Buddhism and the ideals of the Lakota Sioux warrior, Phil Jackson teaches his players how to work hard even when the spotlight is on someone else. The book continues on subjects like religion, spirituality, and unity ... initiative in striving for their goals and believing in themselves and the journey that their goals may take them on. It is obvious that the teachings of this book and the teachings of the Zen Buddhism concepts are of utmost importance to recognize that life is not always as difficult as one may think. Furthermore, whether the learning outcome is management skills or a discipline in ones personal life, this book ...
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